2020 has been a quite a year. As we continue to face unprecedented challenges and change, it is only natural to feel stressed and anxious. That is why it is more important than ever to practice self-care. August is Wellness Month, a nationally recognized month dedicated to self-care, creating healthy routines and stress management. Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Portland has a myriad of Health and Wellness businesses to help you #choosewellness this August. Here are a few:
- Belmont Area: Pathfinder Wellness Clinic specializes in acupuncture, hydrobotanical therapy and infrared sauna thermal care.
- Division/Clinton: Cadence Natural Health offers naturopathic primary care, womxn’s health and compassionate care for all; Mt. Hood Hearing has an extensive line of proven products that are on the cutting edge of hearing technology; Portland Eye Care specializes in unique eyeglasses from independent designers, contact lenses, and medical eye care.
- Foster: White Phoenix Acupuncture is an acupuncture clinic offering gentle acupuncture services on an affordable sliding scale; Electric Lettuce is a recreational dispensary open for cannabis pickup or delivery.
- Gateway: SportsCare Physical Therapy offers comprehensive outpatient Physical Therapy services to the greater Portland area since 1963; Sunrise Chiropractic specializes in spinal adjustments, galvanic, interferential, ultrasound and massage treatments.
- Hawthorne: The People’s Yoga is a low-cost community yoga studio with highly experienced practitioners and diverse teaching styles.
- Lloyd: Greenfield Health specializes in innovative, comprehensive, and proactive care; Women’s Healthcare Associates offers onsite ultrasound, mammography, bone density scanning and behavioral health services.
- Midway: Day Chiropractic personally tailors wellness programs specifically targeted to individual needs using the least invasive yet highly-effective techniques and services; Renew Physical Therapy specializes in one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free treatments focused on the root cause of each patient’s symptoms.
- Multnomah Village: Whitestone Wellness specializes in massage therapy and sports injury wellness.
- St. Johns: Breathe PDX is a group of providers offering massage therapy, beauty treatments, microdermabrasion, waxing, sunless tanning, and an array of classes; Home Hot Yoga is a locally, independently family-owned and operated hot yoga school offering classes in the Bikram method of hatha yoga.
- Stadium District: Sanctum Counseling and Wellness offers psychotherapy with a social justice orientation.
- Williams District: Prism Fit is an inclusive fitness center that offers a variety of group classes and personal training in a welcoming and supportive environment; North Portland Wellness offers Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractic Care in a remodeled old Portland home.
How are you managing self-care? Show us on Facebook and Instagram and take care of yourself during these trying times.